MOIRA

MOIRA

Gates Open:

10:30 am

First Race:

12:00 pm

Admission Prices:

£5

Online Ticket Offer:

Track Biography:

Formed in 1825, The Iveagh Foxhounds hunt is a famous hunt that has its place in Baily’s chronology of master ship. The Co. Armagh hunt hosts two point-to-points during the season, an Autmun fixture and a Spring fixture.

There has been many notable performances over the years at the Iveagh hunt santioned race meeting, Grade One winner Roi Du Mee made his only point-to-point appearance at the fixture when he won in October 2016.

Our point-to-point is nestled in the beautiful Northern Ireland countryside and is a perfect day out for all the family.

Moira Point-to-Point Races

Bell’s Hill,
Maralin,
Craigavon,
Co.Armagh

Contact Details

Brian McClory - 00447729238998

How To Get There

By Road

From Dublin – Take the M1 from the city and follow the road for Belfast until you see signs for Moira. From Moira town follow signs for the point-to-point.

From Belfast- Take the M1 until Moira. From Moira follow the signs for the point-to-point which is located on the A3.

By Air

Our point-to-point is located 30 minutes from Belfast International airport and 30 minutes from Belfast city airport.

Sun 10th November

KNOCKMULLEN HOUSE

Sun 17th November

TURTULLA

Sun 17th November

TINAHELY

A Day At The Races

We have free parking for spectators and sections that can be used to facilitate disabled parking with clear views of the track along with a man-made bank to help with viewing.

In our bookmakers ring you can view and bet on any off-course races on the day in both England and Ireland.

As we are an outdoor event that only happens once a year, many of our facilities are only temporary which adds to the real character of the event. We do of course have a number of portaloos, catering options and much more to ensure you have a very pleasant experience with us.

We have an on-course bar which can also provide a bit of shelter in a case of shower!

Moira point-to-point is the perfect day out for the family in Northern Ireland located only 30 minutes from Belfast city centre which makes it extremely accessible for visitors to combine a city break with a day out in the countryside.

Also as an added bonus for parents all children U16 have free admission.

Moira is very lucky to have a selection of award winning restaurants within the town such as Wine & Brine, The Fat Gherkin and McCartney’s.

Donnchadh Doyle took the opening race on the Toomebridge card last Saturday, and he could well do the same here seven days later, as his ONTHEFRONTFOOT and Bucks Bin both offered real promise in the spring and will be expected to translate that into big runs here. Highate Hill travelled very well for a long way at Oldcastle and is sure to be a danger, as too would be Overnightsensation if bouncing back from the below per performance he produced at Bartlemy.

A second trip from Tipperary to the northern region in the space of a week could be rewarded for THE CRAFTY TOUCH, after she had to settle for second at Toomebridge last week after making a mistake at a crucial point in the race. This is a wide open race where she would seem to sit in pole position. Kalamansi Cooler got into the placings at Tinahely, whilst Attacotti may be able to step-up from her debut run at Kinsale.

Winner Of One

Winners Of One (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 4 years old and upwards, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland, which have not won a race under the Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing in any Country and not more than one Point to Point Steeplechase of any description. No Penalties. Mares allowed 5lbs. 4-y-o Maidens Excluded.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

The Noel Kelly team were in red hot form at Toomebridge last week, and two of his three winners on that card, Oscar Light and DECOR IRLANDAIS, are among the entries for this, with the latter having won with any amount in hand, suggesting he could quickly double up here. The clear danger is the Kieran Purcell-trained Freezing Oscar who was a comfortable winner of his maiden at Ballingarry in June, having been running in some competitive races prior to that.

REALLYRADICAL was very unlucky not to make a winning debut at Tinahely in February, where an awkward leap at the last saw him loose the advantage. He was unable to capitalise when reappearing at Lingstown two weeks later, but will be returning a fresh horse here and has big claims in a race like this. No Hidden Charges has plenty of experience and would be a danger on what he had shown until an unlucky final fence departure at Courtown.

VINNIE LUCK has the advantage of having ran at Castletown-Geoghegan last Sunday and that should really stand to him here having run well to chase home Ourmanmassini on his seasonal reappearance. He also got the measure of Bridgets Pet when the pair met at Necarne in May. His stable companion Eddies Miracle is now an eight-time winner and will surely go close, whilst Longhouse Music ended last season among the winners when coming home in front at Loughanmore.

6yo+ Maiden (Nov Rdrs)

Maiden Race For 6-Y-O & Upwards - Novice Riders (of €1500)

For Certified Hunters aged 6 years old and upwards only, maidens at starting, the property of subscribers to any Hunt in Ireland. Mares allowed 5lbs. For Novice Riders who, at the start of the day, have not ridden more than fifteen winners under any Rules of Racing or Steeplechasing, including Point to Point Steeplechases.
(Prize Money €1500: 1st €1050, 2nd €300, 3rd €150)

PEGASE AMOUR went close at Toomebridge last Saturday on what was his point-to-point debut, and that should leave him as the one to beat in this. There are also a number of track recruits among the potential lineup including Captain Commander and Princess Harriet.

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